About EVP
At EVP Acting Coaching, we provide industry-focused training and professional support for actors, filmmakers, and presenters at every stage of their careers. Our services include on-set coaching, private coaching, screen acting classes, presenter training, masterclasses, career consultations, and intimacy coordination and education for film and television.
Everything we do is grounded in the belief that exceptional performances are built on trust, collaboration, and psychological safety. We foster a supportive, respectful environment where artists feel empowered to take creative risks, develop authentic emotional connection, and refine the technical skills required for professional screen performance.
Founded by award-winning actor, producer, and acting coach Ellie Popov, EVP Acting Coaching was built on a commitment to providing world-class performance training in an environment that champions artistic excellence, respect, and collaboration. Drawing on years of industry experience across film, television, and performance education, our coaching empowers artists to deepen their craft, expand their emotional range, strengthen their confidence, and develop the tools needed to deliver truthful, compelling performances both on set and in the audition room.
At EVP Acting Coaching, we believe exceptional performance, whether on screen, on stage, or in front of a camera as a presenter, is built on discipline, truthful human connection, technical mastery, and a deep understanding of the craft. Great performances aren't simply about feeling emotion or speaking confidently, they're about developing the skills to communicate authentically, connect with an audience, and consistently deliver under professional pressure.
We are committed to creating a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe learning environment where actors, presenters, and artists of every experience level are empowered to take creative risks, explore emotional depth, challenge themselves and groe their with confidence. Through a balance of rigorous technique, practical industry training, and personalised guidance, we help our clients strengthen their craft, develop greater camera awareness, communicate with clarity and authenticity, and build the confidence to deliver compelling, truthful performances in auditions, on set, and in front of the camera.
EVP Philosophy
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Each self-tape session offers personalized direction to enhance your performance, fostering a supportive environment where you can showcase your best work with confidence. Our sessions include a dedicated reader, professional tape recording, and seamless digital delivery, ensuring that your audition tape meets the highest standards of quality and professionalism. Step into the spotlight and let your talent shine with our comprehensive self-tape services.
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Individual career coaching sessions offer invaluable support for actors to advance in their journey. These sessions provide tailored guidance, knowledge, and strategies essential for career progression. Define your artistic aspirations, craft a strategic career roadmap, curate your reels and portfolio footage, and navigate the audition and casting process with confidence and ease. Elevate your career trajectory and unlock your full potential with personalized career coaching
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With over 20 years of experience in acting and coaching, EVP’s head coach Ell is dedicated to supporting and enhancing your craft while working directly on set. She will provide you with invaluable guidance, ensuring that your performances are authentic, nuanced, and impactful.
With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of on-set work, onset coaching will help you navigate the technical aspects of filming, maintain consistency in your character portrayal, and collaborate seamlessly with directors, fellow actors, and crew members.
Whether it's preparing for a challenging scene, adjusting to last-minute changes, or delivering a compelling performance take after take, EVP’s on-set acting coaching will give you the support and confidence needed in this environment.
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Teaming up with the esteemed Australian production house Red Empire Productions, you'll have the opportunity to gain invaluable insight and guidance throughout the drafting process of your feature film and series scripts. Sessions will focus on refining character development, solidifying core structure, and crafting compelling dialogue, ensuring your script is polished and market-ready for pitching or production.
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Whether you are looking to enhance your public speaking skills, refine your camera presence, or boost your confidence, presenter training is an excellent avenue for improvement. It offers the opportunity to strengthen your voice, build confidence, and effectively convey your message with conviction.
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With training from the leading American intimacy studio IDC, EVP's instructor Ell offers a comprehensive range of intimacy solutions, including group education, one-on-one education, and on-set intimacy coordination for film and TV. Intimacy in film and TV is a critical element in building authenticity within storytelling. It encompasses the portrayal of close emotional or physical relationships between characters, involving moments of vulnerability, touch, trust, and connection between actors.
Intimacy can manifest in various forms, including romantic relationships, physical altercations, friendships, and familial bonds, often appearing in narratives where characters share meaningful connections. It frequently involves scenes exploring personal conversations, physical contact, or moments of shared understanding, enhancing audience engagement with the characters and their experiences. Central to storytelling, character development, and thematic exploration, intimacy in film and TV serves as a powerful tool capable of profoundly influencing the narrative impact crafted by actors and filmmakers alike.
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Application based Acting classes that focus on artistry over outcome. Successful applicants will explore camera technique, emotional connection and audition preparation, with a focus on artistry over outcome. Courses will include professionally shot and edited selftapes.
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Elevate your performance to new heights with personalized one-on-one acting coaching. These sessions are meticulously crafted to cater to your specific needs as an actor, encompassing a comprehensive range of elements to enhance your craft. From honing emotional connection and refining acting technique to mastering audition preparation, script analysis, voice work, neurodynamic performance hacks, and content curation, each session is designed to empower you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your craft. Experience the transformative power of tailored coaching and unlock your full potential as an actor.
Services
Testimonials
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ell both on a film set and on a couple of self tapes. Not only is she such a beautiful, generous actor that brings warmth and light to the screen, but as a coach she brings such a vast depth of knowledge and humanity.
Ell is a master at bringing out playfulness, new perspectives and offering prompts that will help you find new pathways and more interesting choices.”
Jordi Webber
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